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Addendum: God Is Love
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Conclusion,
In this post, the Holy Spirit is less concerned with human opinions or civil-law commentary and more concerned with Hiss Word for public servants and the church. The Lord’s focus is not on what people say about this officer, but on what He is saying to His church through this situation. The central message is found in 2 Corinthians 6:17: “Come out from among them and be separate,” says the Lord.
2 Corinthians 6:17 Modern English Version
17 Therefore,
“Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.” {Isaiah 52:11; Ezekiel 20:34, 41}.
The Lord wants Christians to stay away from officers who act that way. In Matthew 18:15–35, Jesus gives steps for addressing wrongdoing, but the main point of the passage is forgiveness—not winning a fight with an abusive person by going through the levels.
Matthew 18:15-35 Modern English Version {Paraphrased}
The Brother Who Sins
Level One
15{And Jesus said} “Now if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
Level Two
16 But if he does not listen, then take with you one or two others, that by the testimony of two or three witnesses every word may be established {Deuteronomy 18:15}.
Level Three
17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church.
Level Four
But if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector {Excommunication and getting rid of evil people}.
Level Five
Jesus Is There in Prayer
Turn The Person Over to Jesus Through Prayer Because He's There in Prayer
Prayer Can Reach Even the Wicked, because Only Jesus Can Save a Soul—Not Us
18 “Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
19 “Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by My Father who is in heaven.
20 For where two or three are assembled in My name, there I am in their midst.”
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
21 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.
23 “Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
24 When he began to settle the accounts, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.
25 But since he was not able to pay, his master ordered that he be sold with his wife, their children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
26 “So the servant fell on his knees, pleading with him, saying, ‘Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’
27 Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.
28 “But that same servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii. He laid hands on him and took him by the throat, saying, ‘Pay me what you owe.’
29 “So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and entreated him, saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’
30 “But he would not and went and threw him in prison until he should pay the debt.
31 So when his fellow servants saw what took place, they were very sorry and went and told their master all that had taken place.
32 “Then his master, after he had summoned him, said to him, ‘O you wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me.
33 Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, even as I had pity on you?’ 34 His master was angry and delivered him to the jailers until he should pay all his debt.
35 “So also My heavenly Father will do to each of you, if from your heart you do not forgive your brother for his trespasses.”
The Lord also wants to witness to people who hate the police and want to “turn the tables” by using Scripture as a weapon against them. He wants to witness to them through 1 Peter 2:18–25: obey the law and show respect for authority, even when those in power act harshly or unfairly.
1 Peter 2:18-25
Modern English Version
The Example of Christ’s Suffering
18 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh.
19 For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God a person endures grief, suffering unjustly.
20 For what credit is it if when you are being beaten for your sins you patiently endure? But if when doing good and suffering for it, you patiently endure, this is favorable before God.
21 For to this you were called, because Christ suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
22 “He committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth" {Isaiah 53:9}.
23 When He was reviled, He did not revile back; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but He entrusted Himself to Him who judges righteously.
24 He Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness. “By His wounds you were healed" {Isaiah 53:5}.
25 For you were as sheep going astray, but now have been returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.
Child of God, the Lord says today that He does not want you to have trouble with the law. Conflict with people can hinder your fellowship with the Holy Spirit, and your anointing can suffer as a result.
In the situation where corrupt police are trying to harass a church by using scripture against them, submitting to a harsh authority does not mean approving of abuse or letting someone control your conscience. It means staying respectful and doing what is right, even when the person over you is unfair. God calls Christians to avoid revenge and to keep a clean witness, while still setting wise boundaries and seeking help when serious wrongdoing is happening.
When you stay in close fellowship with the Holy Spirit—through repentance, obedience, prayer, and a clean conscience—you stay sensitive to His voice and His peace. That closeness helps you walk in spiritual power, wisdom, and love. But when you live in unforgiveness and ongoing conflict, bitterness, or disobedience, your heart can become hardened and distracted. You may still belong to God, but you can lose spiritual sharpness, peace, and boldness, and your ministry can feel “dry” or ineffective until fellowship with the Holy Spirit is restored.
Bible-study explanation (1 Peter 2:18)
What “submit” means here: A willing posture of respect and cooperation in what is lawful and right, even when the authority is unpleasant. It’s about conduct, not about agreeing that the master is good.
What it does not mean: It does not command a believer to participate in sin, lie, enable abuse, or stay silent about serious wrongdoing. Scripture also recognizes limits (e.g., obey God rather than men when commands conflict).
Why Peter says it: Peter is writing to believers with little social power. He calls them to live in a way that honors Christ under pressure, so their witness is not destroyed by retaliation, threats, or revenge.
The focus is endurance, not approval: The passage praises enduring unjust suffering without returning evil for evil, following Jesus’ example (the surrounding verses point to Christ’s suffering and restraint).
Practical boundaries: Submission can include respectful compliance, patience, and self-control—while still using wise, lawful steps for safety (seeking help, reporting crimes, leaving dangerous situations when possible).
Check out my message in the Button below (from 2025) about removing false Christians,
"Get Rid of People Who Aren't Good for You"
"1 John 4:7-8" (Starla Quinn - 2025)
"The Lord Is My Shepherd - Psalm 23" (Keith Green - 1982)
"Prolog" God Is Love"
World without end. Amen.
DP
4/30/2026
